Reviewing Use of MediSave for Root Canal Treatment

13 Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Health whether he can provide an update on the review of the use of MediSave for root canal treatment to ensure patients, especially seniors, can afford the treatment needed to meet their dental healthcare needs.

The Minister of State for Health (Ms Rahayu Mahzam) (for the Minister for Health): Mr Speaker, currently, Singaporeans requiring root canal treatment are eligible for subsidies at Public Healthcare Institutions and, under the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS), at participating dental clinics. Notwithstanding, there have also been many requests to allow the use of MediSave for root canal treatment. Indeed, root canal has become a more common treatment to preserve teeth and maintain quality of life, especially for seniors. The Ministry of Health is still reviewing this.